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DECEMBER 2025 / VOL 32 / NO 12
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Renovations and improvements continue at the Irving City Hall Complex and Jack D. Huffman Community Building.
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For more holiday schedules, visit IrvingTX.gov/City-Events. All city offices and services resume normal on Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFwill THE CITY OFoperations IRVING
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IRVING, TX PERMIT NO. 883
There will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush/bulky collection on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the holidays. Collection services will run on Friday, Dec. 26, Monday, Dec. 29, Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Friday, Jan. 2. Regular collection schedules resume Monday, Jan. 5. Additionally, the following city facilities will be closed: C ity Hall C riminal Justice Center H unter Ferrell Landfill I rving Archives and Museum I rving Animal Care Campus I rving public libraries I rving Arts Center R ecreation centers
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Winter Holidays; No Trash Collection
IrvingTX.gov A N O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F I R V I N G
CENTENNIAL PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTS Bundle up and enjoy the sparkle of the season! This year’s holiday lights display at Centennial Park, 444 W. Second St., opens Saturday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 4 from dusk to 10 p.m. each night, weather permitting. The display is free and open to all, making it a perfect outing this holiday season. For more information about the annual holiday lights display, visit IrvingEvents.org.
Irving City Council Calls Special Election on City’s Future with DART By a unanimous vote, the Irving City Council called a special election on the city’s future with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the Nov. 6 council meeting. An item will be placed on the election ballot in May 2026 allowing Irving residents to determine whether the city should remain a member of DART or withdraw and pursue alternative transit options tailored to the community’s needs. “We understand how important public transportation is for our community and are committed to ensuring Irving residents continue to have low-cost mobility opportunities,” said Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer. “We have been concerned with DART reducing service levels to our community over the years and according to the 2024 Irving Resident Satisfaction survey, only 1% of residents use DART or TRE service daily while investing more than $115 million annually into the system.”
DROP OFF A LETTER TO SANTA AT IRVING CITY HALL THRU DEC. 12 The North Pole elves have dropped off Santa’s mailbox at the front lobby of Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Families can drop off letters Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Friday, Dec. 12.
Since joining DART in 1983, Irving residents have contributed an estimated $2 billion in sales tax revenue to support regional transit services. City Council can add or remove ballot propositions up to 45 days prior to the May election date. For more information, visit IrvingTX.gov/Transit.
Letters should include a name and return address. Children will receive a response letter before Christmas. This program does not include a gift giveaway. For more information, call Santa’s helpers in Irving’s Parks and Recreation Department at (972) 721-2501.
Join Irving Animal Services for Adoption Events throughout December Anyone can bring donations to the shelter directly and place them under the IAS pet’s Christmas tree. For those who are unable to bring donations directly to the shelter, items are available for purchase through the IACC Amazon Wish List found at IrvingTX.gov/Animal-Services. Home for the Holidays IAS will participate in Home for the Holidays adoption event throughout December. During the event, all adoptions are $50. All dogs and cats offered for adoption by IAS will be:
Comfort and Joy Drive IAS will host a Comfort and Joy Drive from Nov. 29 through Jan. 3.
● Up-to-date on vaccinations, including rabies if the animal is more than three months of age ● Spayed or neutered ● Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas and ticks ● Microchipped and registered with 24PetWatch ● Heartworm tested (dogs over six months of age) ● FeLV / FIV tested (cats over four months of age) ● Given a sample bag of Science Diet food
During this time, individuals and organizations can donate blankets, toys, towels, treats, canned food and newspapers.
IACC is located at 4140 Valley View Lane. For more information, visit IrvingTX.gov/Animal-Services or call (972) 721-2256.
Irving Animal Services (IAS) will host adoption events in December for pets in search of their forever home. Following are the latest events happening at the Irving Animal Care Campus (IACC) during the holiday season.
2026 STATE OF THE CITY Save the date to join Mayor Rick Stopfer at the 45th Annual State of the City. Thursday, Jan. 15 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. For more information, visit IrvingChamber.com.